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Wet basements are common, specifically during rainy and winter season. Moisture seepage generally takes place through the floor and walls. Water generally goes into an underground room via holes, cracks, gaps or air movement. Some additional factors that cause flooding in the underground room are broken, clogged or improperly installed drainage system, leaky pipes, leaking [...]

Having a wet basement is really a troublesome situation for homeowners. It not only causes stress among homeowners, but also reduces the worth of the property. The situation clearly indicates the homeowner that his or her basement is receiving moisture. Additional signs that indicate moisture penetration in the underground room are damp spots on internal [...]

Waterproofing is an important concern for anybody who is having a basement which they plan to utilize for storage, recreation, playing or accommodation. Generally, the process is not given importance and sometimes because of that basements become open to water seepage and moisture penetration. Such mishaps happen because of factors like clogged drain pipes (tree [...]

Basement is the most sensitive part of house as it lies beneath the ground and therefore gets affected often by the pressure from expansive soil, resulting in cracks on internal walls of the underground room. If left unrepaired, the small crevices turn into larger cracks. Once the crevices get bigger, they allow radon gas, moisture, [...]

Ontario is a province in Canada that receives a lot of rain and has a large number of lakes and rivers. Every year, a large number of residential, industrial and commercial properties in Ontario are adversely affected by water seepage and dampness problems resulting from ingress of rainwater and melting snow. A lot of homeowners [...]

Throughout our lives, we have been taught to be self-sustained. Whether it was being taught to clean our rooms or to prepare our own meals, it is these habits that we have learned since an early age that have been engrained in the way we do things. It is for these reasons that we get [...]

A basement, by definition, refers to one or more floors of a building that is either partially or completely located underground. In homes, the basement can take the form of a cellar and is often used as a storage space. Sometimes, it can also be used as a residential space. Mainly, wet basements can be [...]

There are many reasons your sump pump can stop working. When this happens, you run the risk of a wet or flooded basement. Having a sump pump battery backup will prevent this nightmare from occurring. If the primary pump fails, the battery-powered pump takes over and ejects the water. A small price to pay for [...]

Foundation waterproofing can prevent the stress and expense of a wet basement remediation. Cracks, sinking and heaving of foundations is not uncommon and it is one of the major causes of basement leaks and flooding. Our experts have provided an overview of waterproofing methods, estimated costs and warranties. Why wait for a problem to occur [...]

Wet basement waterproofing can preserve your home’s structural integrity and value. A leaky basement reduces property appeal and can mean having to lower your price significantly at the time of sale. The best solution is to take precautions that will prevent this from happening. Homeowner’s Guide to Uncovering Wet Basement Leaks Inspect basement windows: Damaged [...]

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Dryshield Water Solutions, one of Canada’s largest waterproofing companies, is a 100% Canadian owned and operated. The Dryshield team prides itself on great workmanship and providing excellent customer service. Our unconditional commitment to customer satisfaction has proven to be a successful policy and is the reason we are Ontario’s leading foundation specialists...Read More»